Dear Tony,
perhaps there is some information missing for people to completely understand
your desease.
1. Diaphragma Paralysis - does this mean, that the diaph. is no longer there
or reduced in its shape or does it mean just "out of function"
2. Has the diaphragma itself been stimulated with electric pulses to test if
it is still capable to contract.
3. Do you conclude that the nerve connections between your neck and your
diaph. are inefficient or destroyed?
If it is a problem of the diaph. itself (then a direct electr. stim. should
help - is this what your Bi-pap machine does???) an examination of the
muscle cells themselves could help to find a cause (speculation: All
intracellular Calcium gone).
I hope you will soon find a solution.
Best regards,
Wolfgang
wstein at rhrk.uni-kl.de